For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 467 students in the neighborhood of West River, New Haven, CT.
The top ranked public school in West River is Barnard Environmental Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West River, New Haven, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West River, New Haven, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Derby Ave.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3500
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West River, New Haven, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West River, New Haven, CT include Barnard Environmental Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West River, New Haven?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West River, New Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West River, New Haven?
the neighborhood of West River, New Haven public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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